Construction of the Luton Dunstable Guided Busway
Construction of the Luton Dunstable Guided Busway
Construction of the Luton Dunstable Guided Busway
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Presentation Title<br />
LUTON DUNSTABLE<br />
BUSWAY<br />
ICE PROJECT<br />
PRESENTATION<br />
DECEMBER 2012
To Describe:<br />
PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES<br />
• Scheme Features<br />
• Design & <strong>Construction</strong> Processes<br />
• Progress to date<br />
• Outline Programme <strong>of</strong> Works
Phil Marquand<br />
BAM Nuttall – Project Manager for<br />
<strong>Luton</strong> <strong>Dunstable</strong> <strong>Busway</strong><br />
Counsel Visit 5 May 2010<br />
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Contract Details<br />
• NEC3 Option C Target Cost with Activity Schedule<br />
• Principal Contractor – BAM Nuttall Ltd.<br />
• Design & Construct Scheme<br />
• Design Partner – Joint Venture between ARUP and PB<br />
• <strong>Construction</strong> by BAM Nuttall Ltd (+ Specialist<br />
Subcontractors)<br />
Currently in Final <strong>Construction</strong> Phase leading into<br />
commissioning<br />
• Duration 35 Months<br />
• Starting Date June 2010<br />
• Completion Date April 2013
The Guideway <strong>Construction</strong> Section 2 April 2010 Pre track removal
Key Disciplines:<br />
• Alignment <strong>of</strong> Guideway<br />
• Geotechnical Design<br />
• Structural Design<br />
DESIGN PROCESS<br />
• Guideway Design - Precast Concrete Elements<br />
• Drainage Design<br />
• Highway Design (Junctions & Interchange)<br />
• Environment & Landscaping<br />
• Mechanical & Electrical Design
Concept Drawing for Bedfordshire Section
Artists Impression <strong>of</strong> White Lion Bus Stop
Church St Bridge (<strong>Dunstable</strong>) - Artist Impression
New Highway Junction (Guildford Street) - Unguided <strong>Busway</strong><br />
Artist Impression
The <strong>Busway</strong> Comprises <strong>of</strong> :<br />
• 7.4km <strong>of</strong> Twin <strong>Guided</strong> <strong>Busway</strong><br />
• 2.4km <strong>of</strong> Unguided <strong>Busway</strong><br />
• 4km <strong>of</strong> Maintenance Track<br />
• 4km <strong>of</strong> Dedicated Cycleway<br />
SCHEME DETAILS
Clifton Road Old Bridge Demolition
To Achieve this we will construct:<br />
• 3 New Bridges Structures<br />
• Replace 2 Decks<br />
• Reconstructed a New Over Bridge at Clifton Road<br />
• Replace a Footbridge at Dog Kennel Down<br />
• Streng<strong>the</strong>n a Culvert Structure over <strong>the</strong> River Lea<br />
• Refurbish an existing Bridge over <strong>the</strong> M1<br />
• Under-pin an existing Bridge at Crawley Green Road<br />
• Demolish 10 existing Bridges
To Achieve this we will need to:<br />
Build 3000m <strong>of</strong> Retaining Walls:<br />
• 1300m <strong>of</strong> Gabion Wall<br />
• 650m <strong>of</strong> RC Wall<br />
• 250m <strong>of</strong> Reinforced Earth Panel Wall<br />
• 350m <strong>of</strong> Bored Pile Walls<br />
• 500m <strong>of</strong> Reinforced Earth Solutions
To Achieve this we will need to:<br />
• Remodel and improve 9 Highway Junction/Intersections<br />
(Includes Bridge to At-Grade Conversions)<br />
• Construct 4 Bus Stops along <strong>the</strong> route<br />
• Build a new Station Drop-<strong>of</strong>f access and turning area<br />
• Construct a new Bus Interchange at <strong>the</strong> Station.<br />
• Manufacture 4520No precast concrete beams,<br />
• and 2601 No precast concrete pads.
Skimpot Bridge Demolition in 2011
<strong>Dunstable</strong> Road bridge demolition 2011
OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE<br />
• Site Survey & Investigations<br />
• Site Clearance & Demolition<br />
• Establish Site Compounds (3No)<br />
• Earthworks & Retaining Structures<br />
• Bridge Reconstruction<br />
• Highway Interfaces & Service Diversions<br />
• <strong>Busway</strong> <strong>Construction</strong> (<strong>Guided</strong>/Unguided)<br />
• Bus Stops & Hard/S<strong>of</strong>t Landscaping
New Highway Junction (Guildford Street)<br />
Unguided <strong>Busway</strong><br />
June 2010 Pre-works March 2011 Bridge Demolition
Church St Bridge (<strong>Dunstable</strong>)<br />
June 2010 Pre-works December 2011 During Deck <strong>Construction</strong>
Project Split into Fifteen Sections<br />
• Planning and programming <strong>of</strong> works<br />
• Organisation <strong>of</strong> delivery points<br />
• Measurement <strong>of</strong> works<br />
• Independent access to each section<br />
• Can be constructed independently<br />
• Management <strong>of</strong> HSQE<br />
• Environmental & Ecological Mitigation
• Minimise disruption to highway network<br />
PROJECT GOALS<br />
• Adopt methodologies which minimise nuisance<br />
• Advance communication with <strong>the</strong> public & stakeholders<br />
Methods<br />
• Mailshots and leaflets to residents / local businesses<br />
• Press adverts and press releases to papers, radio TV on disruptive works<br />
• Websites : LBC, CBC and new dedicated project website<br />
• Dedicated public liaison manager and mobile hotline number for complaints and<br />
information<br />
• Regular traffic management meetings with major stakeholders<br />
• Membership <strong>of</strong> Considerate constructors Scheme with last inspection score placing<br />
<strong>the</strong> project in top 7.5% <strong>of</strong> sites in <strong>the</strong> UK. Project achieved silver award for 2011<br />
• Numerous community projects undertaken to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> scheme and to give<br />
something back to <strong>the</strong> community we have an impact upon
STRATEGY FOR SUCCESSFUL<br />
DELIVERY<br />
• Design a busway system and develop construction methodologies<br />
which meet <strong>the</strong> project budget.<br />
• Maintain a “Risk Aware” Approach, to enable early and effective<br />
identification, management and mitigation <strong>of</strong> risk throughout.<br />
• Maintain good communication and close liaison with <strong>the</strong> client team<br />
throughout, to deliver a high quality product.<br />
• Maintain good communication with all stakeholders ensuring<br />
everyone is kept “in <strong>the</strong> picture”.
Artist Impression <strong>of</strong> New Bus Interchange (Station Rd <strong>Luton</strong>)
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Precast Beam Production
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Precast Beam Production
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Precast Beam Production at Kingsway Compound
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
The Guideway <strong>Construction</strong> Section 6 August 2012 Post Earthworks
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
The Guideway <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Section 2 in February 2012 with Line 1 <strong>of</strong> Guideway laid Section 1 in June 2012 with both lanes <strong>of</strong> Guideway laid
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Artists Impression<br />
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Bus Stop & Platform<br />
September 2012
Artist Impression<br />
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Church St Bridge (<strong>Dunstable</strong>)<br />
October 2012 Post Surfacing Works
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Unguided <strong>Busway</strong> – New Highway Junction (Guildford Street)<br />
August 2012 Prior to opening Artist Impression
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
Aerial View <strong>of</strong> New Bus Interchange (Station Rd <strong>Luton</strong>)<br />
Artist Impression May 2012 Prior to Opening <strong>of</strong> Turning Loop
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES<br />
College Drive Junction <strong>Dunstable</strong><br />
June 2010 Pre-works Level Crossing February 2012 Partially Complete Junction
Clifton Road new bridge March 2012
New Skimpot Bridge March 2012
New <strong>Dunstable</strong> Road Bridge
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Section 4 Blows Down; Pre-works 2010, During Formation works March 2012 & Post Beam Laying Sept’ 2012
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Section 1 College Drive; Pre-works 2010, During Pad Laying March 2012 & Post Beam Laying Sept’ 2012
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Keith Dove<br />
<strong>Luton</strong> Borough Council
Away from <strong>the</strong> main works…<br />
� Environmental mitigation<br />
� Bus operations<br />
� On street improvements<br />
� Benefits
Environmental Mitigation<br />
9 Ha <strong>of</strong> disused railway corridor designated as a County Wildlife Site has<br />
been lost<br />
Replaced by bringing 16Ha <strong>of</strong> unmanaged land management for<br />
biodiversity gain through <strong>the</strong> Wildlife Trust for next 60 years.
� 2 bus operators signed up<br />
Bus Operations<br />
� Hip Hop multi-operator ticket commenced June 2011<br />
� Off bus ticketing being encouraged but no ticket machines<br />
� Smartcard readers currently being installed on buses<br />
� Arriva launched <strong>the</strong>ir fleet <strong>of</strong> new buses bought for <strong>the</strong> busway at end<br />
<strong>of</strong> September, and are currently completing <strong>the</strong> fit out <strong>of</strong> a new control<br />
centre at <strong>the</strong>ir depot
On street improvements<br />
� 155 stops on street currently being upgraded in readiness for opening<br />
� Upgrades include rtpi, ‘talking’ bus stops, raised kerbs, new shelters<br />
� New bus lanes in key areas
� Journey time savings<br />
Benefits<br />
� Step change in public transport provision<br />
� Increased Public Transport usage<br />
� Aid regeneration & encouraging inward investment
Improve connectivity <strong>of</strong><br />
planned developments
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